The Gnostic Trilogy is the best-known and most important work by the ascetic philosopher and teacher Evagrius of Pontus. Among the writers of his age, Evagrius stands out for his short, perplexing, and absorbing aphorisms, which provide sharp insight into philosophy, Scripture, human nature, and the natural world. The first part of the trilogy, the Praktikos (The Practiced One), provides a diagnosis and treatment of the eight tempting thoughts. It was a foundational text ...

Voices of Sanctity: A 40-Volume Collection is an unparalleled anthology that captures the essence of spiritual and theological thought across centuries. The collection traverses a vast landscape of literary styles, from the philosophical and theological treatises of Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Augustine to the reflective and introspective writings of Thomas à Kempis and St. Ignatius of Loyola. Each volume within this expansive series delves into profound themes of faith, morality, and t...